Enrollment
268
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holton, KS
Jackson Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200483001955
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Heights Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Holton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Holton, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Heights Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Heights Elementary School
Jackson Heights Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Holton, Kansas, enrolling 268 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 268 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Holton's public schools, it stands alongside Holton Elementary School (511 students): Jackson Heights Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 14.2:1).
Its district, North Jackson, also runs Jackson Heights High School and Middle School (229 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Heights Elementary School compares
Jackson Heights Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 24% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,345
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Jackson Heights Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Jackson, which includes Jackson Heights Elementary School.
$14,345
Per student
-7%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 71.9%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jackson Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Heights High School and Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Holton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Jackson Heights Elementary School?
Jackson Heights Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holton, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Heights Elementary School?
32.5% of students at Jackson Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Heights Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Holton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Heights Elementary School?
Jackson Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Heights Elementary School rank among schools in Holton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Holton, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holton on the city page.
Is Jackson Heights Elementary School a good school?
Jackson Heights Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Jackson?
Besides Jackson Heights Elementary School, North Jackson also operates Jackson Heights High School and Middle School (229 students). See the North Jackson district page for the complete list.
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